When tear production and drainage are not in balance, it can result in the development of dry eye disease. […]
What is Dry Eye Disease?
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Can Contacts Cause Dry Eyes?
When you’re wearing contact lenses, your eyes can feel especially dry. This can happen due to less oxygen entering the eye, overwearing the lenses, inadequate tear production, environmental factors, or poor contact lens hygiene. […]
What Allergies Cause Dry Eyes?
More than 100 million Americans experience allergies every year. That’s a lot of people with runny noses, itchy skin, and scratchy throats. While allergies come in many shapes and symptoms, eye allergies cause itching, burning, and dry eyes. […]
Can Dry Eyes Cause Blurry Vision?
If you’re one of 16 million Americans experiencing dry eyes, you know how uncomfortable and irritating the symptoms can be. Dry eye and blurry vision often go hand in hand. Treating dry eye disease can help alleviate blurry vision, but sometimes it can point to something more serious. Using modern technology, The Eye Care Team’s […]
What is LipiFlow for Dry Eyes?
If you’re one of the millions of Americans searching for relief from dry eyes, you may have heard of LipiFlow at your last eye exam. The LipiFlow Thermal Pulsation System, more simply known as LipiFlow, is a non-invasive procedure that can treat dry eyes. While other treatments might only reduce symptoms, LipiFlow addresses the root […]
How To Know if You Have Dry Eyes
Are your eyes feeling fatigued? Do your eyes look bloodshot even after a good night’s sleep? Does it feel like you’ve always got sand in your eyes? Then there’s a good chance you have dry eye syndrome. More and more Americans are experiencing this eye condition. And while it’s usually not an eye emergency, dry […]
When to See a Doctor for Dry Eye
Dry eyes can feel like a normal part of life but the burning sensation associated with them is a symptom of dry eye disease, a common condition affecting more than 16 million Americans. If you suffer from dry eye symptoms, how do you know when you should be making an appointment with your eye doctor? Before you rush […]
